President Bola Tinubu Set to Embark on Landmark State Visit to the United Kingdom

President Bola Tinubu Set to Embark on Landmark State Visit to the United Kingdom

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will undertake a historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, marking the first official state visit by a Nigerian head of state to the UK in 37 years.

The visit, at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla, will take place at Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace announced in February that President Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has accepted the royal invitation. The King and Queen will host the state visit, making it the highest level of diplomatic courtesy extended by the British monarchy.

Adunni Swears In Alawaye as Mosan-Okunola LCDA Secretary, Praises Loyalty and Dedication

Adunni Swears In Alawaye as Mosan-Okunola LCDA Secretary, Praises Loyalty and Dedication

The Executive Chairman of Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akindele Adunni Opeyemi, on Wednesday March 11, 2026 administered the oath of office to Alawaye AbdulHameed Ayodele as the new Secretary to the Local Government (SLG) in a surprise ceremony.

The swearing-in took place during the council’s 2026 Interfaith Ramadan/Lenten Welfare Programme, themed “Unity and Love Amongst All,” at the LCDA secretariat hall in Lagos.

Ikeja Electric Marks International Women's Day 2026 with 'Give to Gain' Theme, Urges Empowerment Through Mentorship and Generosity

 Ikeja Electric Marks International Women's Day 2026 with 'Give to Gain' Theme, Urges Empowerment Through Mentorship and Generosity

Ikeja Electric (IE), one of Nigeria's leading electricity distribution companies, joined the global observance of International Women's Day (IWD) 2026 by hosting a hybrid event that celebrated women's contributions while inspiring greater inclusion, mentorship, and collective growth.

Heartfelt Tribute: Lagos Made Women Leader Pens Emotional Open Letter to Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Hailing Her as 'Mother Beyond Politics'

Heartfelt Tribute: Lagos Made Women Leader Pens Emotional Open Letter to Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Hailing Her as 'Mother Beyond Politics'

Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas

Ambassador Abosede Oluwakemi Joseph, Convener and President of the Lagos Made Women Organization (also known as "Made in Lagos" or "Better Babes"), has publicly shared an open letter expressing profound love and thanks to veteran politician Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, the Otun Iyalode of Lagos.

Abia Governor Alex Otti's Outburst Highlights Power's Universal Temptation, Critics Say

Abia Governor Alex Otti's Outburst Highlights Power's Universal Temptation, Critics Say

LAGOS, Nigeria – March 3, 2026 — A viral video from Abia State Governor Alex Otti's recent monthly media chat has sparked widespread debate, with many accusing the once-praised leader of embodying the adage that power corrupts regardless of how one acquires it.

During the February 27, 2026, session in Umuahia, journalist Chika Nwabueze of Don Media Group posed a straightforward question: Could the governor provide verifiable data or measurable indicators showing how his administration's policies have improved the economic conditions and living standards of ordinary Abians beyond visible infrastructure projects like roads and healthcare facilities?

US-Israel-Iran War Drives Oil Surge, Sparking Mixed Economic Fortunes for Nigerians

US-Israel-Iran War Drives Oil Surge, Sparking Mixed Economic Fortunes for Nigerians

LAGOS, Nigeria – March 3, 2026 — As the US-Israel military campaign against Iran enters its fifth day, Nigerians are feeling the ripple effects of escalating Middle East tensions through surging global oil prices, heightened inflation risks, and potential disruptions to daily life and the broader economy.

Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering: Court Sends Malami, Wife, Son Back to Prison

Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering: Court Sends Malami, Wife, Son Back to Prison

Ex AGF Malami, wife and son

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, February 27, 2026, ordered the remand of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami in correctional facilities, pending the determination of their bail applications.

Two Nigerians Jailed in Brutal London Knife Murder Case

Two Nigerians Jailed in Brutal London Knife Murder Case

LONDON – In a landmark verdict at the Old Bailey, two Nigerian nationals have been convicted in connection with the savage knife murder of 25-year-old Robert Robinson in East Ham, east London, on February 25, 2023.

Ryan Wedderburn, 30, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years. His co-defendant, Anthony Omoluogbe, 31, was convicted of perverting the course of justice for aiding Wedderburn's evasion of arrest and received a three-year prison sentence.

 Epstein and Israel's Barak Accused of Pushing Spy Tech in Nigeria for Oil and Logistics Gains!

Epstein and Barak

Olufemi Godman, Lagos, Nigeria – February 18, 2026

A bombshell investigation has exposed how disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak worked together for more than a decade to market advanced Israeli surveillance technology to Nigeria. The tools, reportedly refined under occupation conditions in the Palestinian territories, were used to secure lucrative deals in the West African nation's oil and logistics industries.

According to the report by Drop Site News (DSN), the pair leveraged instability in Nigeria to promote spyware and monitoring systems, positioning them as solutions for security and resource protection. This collaboration allegedly helped gain access to high-value contracts while profiting from the country's vast oil reserves and strategic ports.

Epstein and Israel's Barak Accused of Pushing Spy Tech in Nigeria for Oil and Logistics Gains

Epstein and Israel's Barak Accused of Pushing Spy Tech in Nigeria for Oil and Logistics Gains!

Epstein and Barak

Olufemi Godman, Lagos, Nigeria – February 18, 2026

A bombshell investigation has exposed how disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak worked together for more than a decade to market advanced Israeli surveillance technology to Nigeria. The tools, reportedly refined under occupation conditions in the Palestinian territories, were used to secure lucrative deals in the West African nation's oil and logistics industries.

According to the report by Drop Site News (DSN), the pair leveraged instability in Nigeria to promote spyware and monitoring systems, positioning them as solutions for security and resource protection. This collaboration allegedly helped gain access to high-value contracts while profiting from the country's vast oil reserves and strategic ports.

 Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

**Lagos, February 17, 2026** — The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the American civil rights movement, two-time presidential candidate, and lifelong advocate for justice and equality, has died at the age of 84.